Terre Haute, IN

Stephen L. Williams

Stephen L. Williams is a seasoned attorney with a distinguished career spanning over decades of dedicated legal service. He is a lifelong resident of Indiana, focusing his practice primarily on mediation and personal injury cases across various counties in Indiana and Mideastern Illinois. He earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University and his J.D. from Indiana University School of Law. Steve is a Civil Trial Advocate certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a Registered Civil Mediator in Indiana, also trained in Illinois mediation. He has received numerous awards and recognitions for his community involvement and legal excellence, including the Boy Scouts of America Silver Beaver Award, National Eagle Scout Association Outstanding Eagle Scout Award, Sagamore of the Wabash, Indiana State University Distinguished Alumni Award, and Leadership Terre Haute Alan Rankin Award. He has also been recognized with Trial Lawyer of the Year honors from the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and included in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Registry of Pre-Eminent Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America since 1995. He has over 50 years of legal experience.

Thomas C. Newlin

Thomas C. Newlin was born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana. He graduated from Schulte High School in 1967 and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Indiana State University in 1971. He obtained his M.B.A. from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in 1973, and then joined family-owned Newlin-Johnson Company, Inc. In 1986, he graduated with honors from the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis. Since 1986, Tom has devoted his professional career to personal injury, Social Security Disability, real estate, and probate law. His motto is, “Provide client-first service with integrity and always treat everyone with respect and dignity.” He is one of the managing partners at Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin and is a member of several professional organizations, including the Terre Haute Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the National Association of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. Tom is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Indiana, all Federal Courts in the State of Indiana, and the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit. He is rated an AV Preeminent attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.

Steve Fleschner

Born and raised in Terre Haute, Indiana, Steve Fleschner grew up surrounded by hard-working people who shaped his values and sense of purpose. The son of a coal miner and the grandson of farmers, Steve learned early on the importance of perseverance, integrity, and lending a hand to others. Many of his relatives worked in factories or drove trucks, and their work ethic left a lasting impression on him. That background instilled in Steve a lifelong respect for working families and a deep commitment to standing up for their rights. Guided by those values, Steve helped found Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin in 1988 in his hometown of Terre Haute. His goal was simple but powerful-to create a law firm that gives a strong voice to everyday people and helps them find justice during some of life’s most difficult moments. Steve earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University in 1971. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law, graduating with honors, and later received a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Throughout his career, Steve has remained active in the legal community as a member of the American Bar Association, Terre Haute Bar Association, and Indiana State Bar Association. He is also involved with the American Association for Justice, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. Steve’s dedication to his clients and his profession has earned him numerous honors, including recognition in multiple editions of Best Lawyers in America and listings among America’s Top Lawyers. He has been named to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association and selected for inclusion in Indiana Super Lawyers. Steve is also a Fellow of the College of Fellows of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, one of the highest distinctions an attorney can receive.

Tom Blackburn

Blackburn Romey founding partner Tom Blackburn graduated with honors receiving a degree from Indiana University at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He was awarded cum laude status in 1977 when he graduated. He is currently admitted to practice law at the United States Courts of Appeals Seventh Circuit, the Supreme Court of the United States of America, the U.S. District Courts in Northern and Southern districts of Indiana in addition to all state courts in Indiana. Since 1977, he has been active in practicing law and currently serves as a member of the Indiana State Bar Association on the Ethics and Advertising Committees, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, as a board member at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and as an appointed member of the Executive Committee for the State of Indiana for the National Trial Lawyers Association. The National Trial Lawyers Association has named Tom as one of the Top 100 trial lawyers across Indiana. In addition, he has been named an Indiana Super Lawyer and was also awarded the distinction of being a top lawyer for personal injury and wrongful death in Fort Wayne by Professional Research Services. From Martindale-Hubbell, he has received the AV preeminent certification. Furthermore, he has received distinction as a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-million Dollar Advocates Forum. Tom was named a Top Lawyer by Ft. Wayne and Indianapolis Monthly Magazines and received the “2018 Ten Best Personal Injury Attorneys” designation from the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys. The certification from Martindale-Hubbell is achieved by fewer than 5% of all lawyers. Furthermore, he serves as a lifetime charter member of the Best Attorneys of America under RUE ratings. Previously, Tom served as a law firm partner, general practitioner and deputy prosecuting attorney. While working as a partner in a law firm, he focused his practice on insurance defense law. Since 1985, his practice has been exclusively limited to personal injury and wrongful death law.

Anthony A. Tanoos

A lifelong resident of Terre Haute, Indiana, Anthony graduated in 1974 from Terre Haute South High School. From 1973 to 1978, Anthony wrote for the Terre Haute Tribune-Star. He attended Indiana State University and graduated cum laude with a B.S. in economics before entering law school at Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. Anthony earned his Juris Doctor in 1981 and returned to Terre Haute to practice law. Anthony focuses his practice on Social Security Disability cases, and he tries around 300 Social Security cases in an average year. Anthony also handles numerous personal injury cases each year and has secured favorable settlements for many of the injured victims he represents. Anthony is a member of the American Bar Association, the Indiana State Bar Association, and the Vigo County/Terre Haute City Bar Association. He is active in Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International and has been inducted into the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

William W. Drummy

William W. Drummy focuses his practice on trial work, having tried hundreds of jury trials. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and an advocate with the American Board of Trial Advocates. His practice areas include medical malpractice defense, employment law, products liability defense, personal injury defense, insurance coverage issues, and municipal law.

Raymond H. Modesitt

Raymond H. Modesitt has tried a large number of cases in over 30 different jurisdictions throughout the United States, primarily focusing on mass tort litigation since 1979. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a Diplomat of Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana. He joined the firm in 1968 after graduating from Indiana University School of Law.